Angela Dickson MBE

Founder Trustee

Neil and Angela Dickson lost their 16-year-old daughter Samantha in 1996 to a high grade brain tumour. They were so astounded at the lack of research and support for brain tumours that they set up the first dedicated brain tumour charity in the UK, The Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust.

The Charity grew steadily and soon covered the whole of the UK. Research into the delays in diagnosing childhood brain tumours at Nottingham University led to the launch of the award winning HeadSmart campaign in 2011. In 2013, The Trust merged with Brain Tumour UK and the Joseph Foote Foundation to form The Brain Tumour Charity.

Angela was the driving force behind the establishment of our Supporter Group model, which enables families to set up fundraising groups in the name of their loved one, whilst also channelling vital funds into research. This model has gone from strength to strength and there are now more than 300 Groups raising more than a £1 million each year with The Brain Tumour Charity.

Angela continues to play an active role in The Charity as a Trustee. She sits on the Patient Support Committee and, like husband Neil, supports many fundraisers of The Charity by attending events and raising awareness of brain tumours.

Neil and Angela were presented with MBEs by the Queen in 2015 for their hard work and commitment to improving the lives of people affected by brain tumours.